Roast Lamb with Mint Sauce
recipe

A delicious roasted lamb dish seasoned with a fragrant marinade and served with refreshing mint sauce. Perfect for a celebratory dinner!
Preparation Time: 1 day + cooking time (about 1.5 hours)
Serving Size: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

- 2 lamb roasts
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
- A few drops of garlic vinegar
Cold Mint Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Fresh mint
- Salt
- Black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix just under half a cup of olive oil, a splash of lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and oregano.
2. Trim the lamb roasts and rub the marinade all over them. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
3. Make the mint sauce: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, chopped mint, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
4. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Roast the lamb in the oven for about 1-1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness.
5. Let the roasts rest for a few minutes before slicing.
6. Serve the lamb roasts with the mint sauce on the side.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

- Energy: 450 kcal
- Protein: 35 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g

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